Hallpike Family History

Hallpike Surname Meaning

The name in question has an uncertain origin, possibly derived from Hallpike, a field located in Bolton by Bowland (WR Yorks). This name appears to be constructed from the Middle English term hall meaning ‘large private residence hall’ combined with pike which signifies ‘pointed hill’ as noted from Old English hall and pīc.

However, it is noteworthy that the field-name may also originate from a surname, and historical records have yet to identify any medieval bearers of this name. This indicates a potential gap in the usage and continuation of the name through different periods.

Alternatively, if we consider specific historical figures such as Robert hirlepik' from 1298, mentioned in the Canterbury Cathedral Archives, and Thomas Harlepyk from 1368 recorded in the Suffolk Record Office (Ipswich), it opens up a possibility for a different origin.

In this scenario, the name might derive from a variation of the Middle English term harlen, which translates to ‘to draw, to drive, or to strike’, along with pike meaning ‘pike’ or ‘pickaxe’. This could refer to a medieval game involving pikes, drawing a comparison to similar terms like Hurlbatt, or to indicate a person who actively used a pike.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Halling, Halle, Hallin, Halleck, Vallie, Sallie, Halpin, Hallisey, Hilliker, Dallaire

5,000 record(s) for Hallpike

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
48	Military Records
208	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Hallpike family from?

You can see how Hallpike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallpike family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hallpike families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Hallpike families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hallpike's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hallpike families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallpike surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hallpike ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hallpike.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

89%

Shop assistant

12%

What Hallpike family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Hallpike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallpike census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 208 immigration records available for the last name Hallpike. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 48 military records available for the last name Hallpike. For the veterans among your Hallpike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Hallpike lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Hallpike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hallpike in 1979 was 78, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallpike ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.